javeajag Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 A bit off topic but there should be a big shout out today for Gary lineker .....the abuse he is getting for standing up for refugees is unbelievable particularly from the sun and racist pigs on twitter.....clearly he's a human being and a decent guy....respect Gary 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome on the Bing Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Absolutely. The S*n is a poisonous rag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I've missed this but noticed him retweeting abuse on Twitter, what did he say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpj Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I've missed this but noticed him retweeting abuse on Twitter, what did he say? http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/37727810/gary-lineker-defends-his-child-refugee-comments-and-says-hes-getting-a-spanking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 linekar is the man I wish he was scottish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rid Skwerr Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Seems a decent bloke and he's right on the money with these comments. The Sun is a vile and despicable rag and should be ignored or shunned at every opportunity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearchar Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Gary Lineker is only stating what any reasonable person would. What a disgrace that he should be castigated by racists for his comment. As for the Scum,.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Seems a decent bloke and he's right on the money with these comments. The Sun is a vile and despicable rag and should be ignored or shunned at every opportunity. Not related to this story whatsoever but I remember I was in a training course at work and it was how to deal with "awkward" customers. Gary Linekers name came up. Training officer said her best pal was a stewardess with BA and of all the shitty, arrogant people she had dealt with over the years, Lineker was the worst. Maybe caught him on an off day but he was full of the "do you know who I am" " Just do what I tell you to do" and "I can get you sacked" bullshit. Might have been an off day or he is just an arrogant twat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewinGumMacaroonBaaaz Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 The topical issue concerning the "Calais refugees" is not about race. It is about verifying age and honesty. Gary does not name the people he thinks are being racist, and if he did and they are indeed discriminating, or assuming superiority on a racial basis he should be lauded for calling it to our attention. As it appears now, Gary, himself, is in danger of making a generalisation which might tarnish good people with legitimate concerns over honesty, accuracy and order, as being racist. Lying about one's age can give one an unfair advantage in society. For example, this - http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/ex-sfa-chief-still-raging-20-1028076 is not a racist accusation. And, while I appreciate, support and applaud our club being open to specific requests and making particular efforts to accommodate people less fortunate than the average fan, I trust they take measures to ensure no one is taking advantage of this particular scheme - https://ptfc.co.uk/fans/kids-go-free/ and that it is being run in a fair and consistent manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robphil Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Not related to this story whatsoever but I remember I was in a training course at work and it was how to deal with "awkward" customers. Gary Linekers name came up. Training officer said her best pal was a stewardess with BA and of all the shitty, arrogant people she had dealt with over the years, Lineker was the worst. Maybe caught him on an off day but he was full of the "do you know who I am" " Just do what I tell you to do" and "I can get you sacked" bullshit. Might have been an off day or he is just an arrogant twat! at the risk of place-name dropping, i went out to nagoya to interview him for my newspaper when he played in japan; he could not have been nicer or better company.. thereafter, anytime i met him, he was always looking over my shoulder in case someone more important (to be fair, ANYONE would have been more important) entered the room. he's a strange cove so i can understand your stewardess's tale but would not be surprised to hear that another stewardess found him utterly charming. probably like us all, he has good days and not so good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Linekar is speaking up in favour of compassion. Those people asking for teeth and age tests have none. This issue is simply about giving young people who have fled their country due to violence or poverty a better life. Meanwhile the Sun tries to stoke anti-immigrant sentiment with bullshit journalism. What a world we live in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerjag Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Not related to this story whatsoever but I remember I was in a training course at work and it was how to deal with "awkward" customers. Gary Linekers name came up. Training officer said her best pal was a stewardess with BA and of all the shitty, arrogant people she had dealt with over the years, Lineker was the worst. Maybe caught him on an off day but he was full of the "do you know who I am" " Just do what I tell you to do" and "I can get you sacked" bullshit. Might have been an off day or he is just an arrogant twat! He is an arrogant English twat they all are. But just can't see him being that bad and saying that. Women + football = danger! (Excluding LIB) Any money they've mixed him up with someone else. Edited October 21, 2016 by Gingerjag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) He is an arrogant English twat they all are. But just can't see him being that bad and saying that. Women + football = danger! (Excluding LIB) Any money they've mixed him up with someone else. No chance of a mix up. She actually said that no one would guess who it was and no one did, even after she gave the clue that he presented a football show. Most thought Keys or Gray, given what happened to them. We were all surprised when it was his name that was revealed. Let's face it, he wouldn't be the first "celeb" to come away with the "do you know who I am" patter and think they are Gods gift! Edited October 21, 2016 by Lindau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Whatever Lineker is like personally, I applaud him for making a stand against creeping xenophobia and racism that seem to be de rigeur in the RW press and with demagogues in England nowadays. I have absolutely nothing against England or her people having spent most of my working life there: which disturbs me all the more as I don't recognize the country I know from the intolerant one so often presented on TV, on shows like Question Time, last night been a particularly nasty example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 The topical issue concerning the "Calais refugees" is not about race. It is about verifying age and honesty. Gary does not name the people he thinks are being racist, and if he did and they are indeed discriminating, or assuming superiority on a racial basis he should be lauded for calling it to our attention. As it appears now, Gary, himself, is in danger of making a generalisation which might tarnish good people with legitimate concerns over honesty, accuracy and order, as being racist. Lying about one's age can give one an unfair advantage in society. For example, this - http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/ex-sfa-chief-still-raging-20-1028076 is not a racist accusation. And, while I appreciate, support and applaud our club being open to specific requests and making particular efforts to accommodate people less fortunate than the average fan, I trust they take measures to ensure no one is taking advantage of this particular scheme - https://ptfc.co.uk/fans/kids-go-free/ and that it is being run in a fair and consistent manner. I assume your having a laugh...... The sun posted a picture of a supposed child refugee questioning their age and it turns out the person was an translator for the home office .....whatever happened to compassion ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabbath Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Not a topic for this side. go to the other page....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Not a topic for this side. go to the other page....... Anything you say boss!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Not related to this story whatsoever but I remember I was in a training course at work and it was how to deal with "awkward" customers. Gary Linekers name came up. Training officer said her best pal was a stewardess with BA and of all the shitty, arrogant people she had dealt with over the years, Lineker was the worst. Maybe caught him on an off day but he was full of the "do you know who I am" " Just do what I tell you to do" and "I can get you sacked" bullshit. Might have been an off day or he is just an arrogant twat! Or maybe the stewardess had issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Or maybe the stewardess had issues. Could be, but we have all seen the Z list celebrities coming away with the shitty patter when things ain't going for them. Sadly nowadays when they say "do you not know who I am" in most instances my reaction would be NO....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I assume your having a laugh...... The sun posted a picture of a supposed child refugee questioning their age and it turns out the person was an translator for the home office .....whatever happened to compassion ? Agree entirely, quite simply their is a right and a wrong way of behaving. Compulsory dental checks for a non-scientific reason falls into the latter category. With more than a hint of the Third Reich about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewinGumMacaroonBaaaz Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I assume your having a laugh...... The sun posted a picture of a supposed child refugee questioning their age and it turns out the person was an translator for the home office .....whatever happened to compassion ? https://www.tactcare.org.uk/news/2614-2/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37706862 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 https://www.tactcare.org.uk/news/2614-2/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37706862 Ah ok let's revert to the daily telegraph picture of a refugee in Croydon and then the guy who took the photo two days earlier pops up to say he's in Calais Casual racism is rampant these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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